Germany

Germany

'Sexist' bike helmet ad divides opinion in Germany

An advert released in Germany encouraging young cyclists to wear a helmet has divided opinions on its 'sexist' delivery and intentions.

25/03/2019

Germany

Wealthy German family to donate €10 million after Nazi era discovery

The Reimann family — worth a reported €33 billion — said they were "all ashamed and turned as white as the wall" upon hearing the extent of their ancestors' support to the Nazi regime.

25/03/2019

Germany

German police arrest ten suspects over alleged terrorist attack plot

"They are believed to have agreed to carry out an Islamist terrorist attack using a vehicle and guns that would kill as many 'non-believers' as possible," prosecutors said.

22/03/2019

Germany

YouFeud: Fans of rival social media stars brawl in Berlin square

"We see in the rapper scene, and increasingly also with other influencers, that they are sometimes very negligent with their influence."

22/03/2019

Germany

Facebook vows to fight fake news before European Parliament elections

Facebook is partnering with German news agency DPA as part of a large-scale effort to fight fake news through fact-checking ahead of the European Parliament election in May

18/03/2019

World

Berlin gives 21% travel discount today to help even up the pay gap

A ticket will be offered to women today only that costs 21 per cent less than normal - the amount that women are paid less than men in Germany according to EU statistics.

18/03/2019

Germany

Possible job losses as Germany's big banks in merger taks

Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank confirmed on Sunday they were in talks about a merger.

17/03/2019

Germany

Man tries to smuggle tortoises disguised as chocolate

A crime, not a tasty treat

15/03/2019

Germany

ITB travel show: unique and authentic holiday experiences

In partnership with ITB Berlin Convention

Spotlight looks at the latest trends in world tourism at the ITB in Berlin and examines how countries are seeking to attract travellers with holidays that offer a more unique and authentic experience.

14/03/2019

Spotlight

Technology and sustainability the big themes at Berlin's ITB travel trade show

In partnership with ITB Berlin Convention

Technology and sustainability topped this year's ITB travel trade show in Berlin. In this episode of Spotlight Euronews speaks to the delegates and exhibitors from several countries about the changes currently taking place in the travel industry and the tourism trends for the year ahead.

13/03/2019

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Tourists can now visit ex-Nazi military compound

A huge abandoned secret military complex hidden inside a fenced-off pine forest in eastern Germany is no longer off limits.

12/03/2019

Germany

Germany 'shares US concerns' over using China's Huawei in 5G networks

It comes after the US embassy in Berlin said the use of untrusted vendors by allies in their 5G mobile networks could jeopardise future sharing of intelligence.

12/03/2019

Germany

Germany tightens travel advisory to Turkey

"Statements, which are covered by the German freedom of expression laws, can lead in Turkey to occupational restrictions and criminal proceedings," it warns.

10/03/2019

Germany

German archeologists unearth 400 artefacts from Nazi mass murder site

More than 200 forced labourers were killed by Nazi troops in March 1945 in the German region of North Rhine-Westphalia. Only 14 have been identified.

09/03/2019

Germany

German man sentenced for putting poison in his colleagues' sandwiches

A German man has been sentenced to life in prison after he was caught on video putting poison in the sandwiches of his colleagues.

08/03/2019

Germany

Alleged German migrant war-criminals not investigated

Asylum-seekers who may be war-criminals have not been investigated, claims German newspaper

08/03/2019

Germany

How countries are developing transport to keep up with mass tourism

In the age of mass tourism, countries are developing transport to catch up with an increasing number of visitors.

06/03/2019

World

Germany proposes new laws on terror fighters - but those already in custody will not be covered

To date German nationals could only have the citizenship stripped if they joined foreign armed forces without the government’s permission.

05/03/2019

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German carnival strongholds of Duesseldorf, Cologne celebrate Rose Monday

Revellers braved rain and wind to celebrate Rose Monday in the German carnival strongholds of Cologne and Duesseldorf on Monday using comedy to shine a light on political issues that have dominated the news over the last year.

04/03/2019

Germany

Schoolkids on strike 'misunderstood' by people, says German activist

Laura Neubauer, inspired by 16 year old Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, speaks to Euronews and tells of her disappointment with the German government.

01/03/2019

Germany

German debt collectors seize pug, before selling it on Ebay

German officials are being criticised for seizing a pet pug as a form of debt collection, before selling it on Ebay

28/02/2019

Germany

Watch: Cologne carnival kicks off 6 days of uninterrupted partying

Cologne carnival kicks off 6 days of uninterrupted partying

28/02/2019

Germany

Fat rat rescued from German manhole captures hearts of Europe

Emergency responders were called to an unlikely case earlier this week after a fat rat was found trapped in a manhole cover

26/02/2019

Germany

One dead, one missing in Bavaria avalanche

A person is dead and another is missing after an avalanche in Bavaria, southern Germany.

23/02/2019

Germany

Bundestag backs 'painful compromise' on controversial abortion law

The measure has been decried by pro-choice campaigners and opposition parties as not going far enough.

22/02/2019

Germany

German hospital apologises for 'false hope' over breast cancer test

A German university hospital has apologised for a controversial PR campaign surrounding a breast cancer blood test it publicised in February

21/02/2019